Proverbs 27:20 kjv — Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

King James Version

"Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied."

— Proverbs 27:20, King James Version

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Proverbs 27:20 in Other Translations

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ASV
“Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied. ”
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WEB
“Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man's eyes are never satisfied.”
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NET
“As Death and Destruction are never satisfied, so the eyes of a person are never satisfied.”
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DRB
“Hell and destruction are never filled: so the eyes of men are never satisfied.”
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BBE
“The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough.”
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KJVA
“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.”
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Proverbs 27 — Context

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

Proverbs 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:20 say?

Proverbs 27:20 in the King James Version reads: “Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.”

Where is Proverbs 27:20 in the Bible?

Proverbs 27:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 20.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 27:20.

What translation should I read Proverbs 27:20 in?

Proverbs 27:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 27:20?

Proverbs 27:20 reads (KJV): “Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 27:20 kjv — Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

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